Aussie Grit by Mark Webber – Out Now!

Eighteen months after retiring from a twelve year Formula One career, Mark Webber finally tells the story of his journey from Queanbeyan kid to Grand Prix winner – and in typical ‘Aussie Grit’ style, it’s a no holds barred, searingly honest account of life inside and out of the cockpit. Here’s a little teaser from the jacket:

In the high-stakes world of Formula One, only the fastest make it to the top. Few know this better than Australian Formula One legend Mark Webber. His career in F1 stretched an incredible 12 years, saw him earn 42 podium finishes and triumph in nine races, including twice-winning the crown jewel of F1, the Monaco Grand Prix.

But the road to the top of F1 racing is long and full of deadly twists and strange turns. In his long-awaited Autobiography, Webber tells the incredible true story of the small town pizza delivery boy who climbed the apex of the world’s most dangerous sport. With startling candour, Webber takes us on a thrill ride through the highs and lows of his amazing career, detailing the personal struggles that drove him, revealing the truth at last behind his rivalry with Red Bull Racing teammate Sebastian Vettel, and allowing us access-all-areas into a very private life played out on the public stage.

Filled with anecdotes about the great drivers, epic races and characters of Formula One, Mark Webber: Aussie Grit is a fascinating account of a life in the cockpit of an F1 rocket and the inspiring, no-punches-pulled story of a great, gritty Australian.

So how can I get my hands on a copy of Aussie Grit?

Aussie Grit, is out today (July 1) in hardcover and e-book in Australia. Published by Macmillan Australia, Mark’s eagerly anticipated autobiography will be widely available from all good book stores and online retailers.

What if I don’t live in Australia?

Don’t worry, Aussie Grit is also being published in the UK! The UK version will be published in September 2015 by Pan Macmillan UK in hardback and e-book too. It too will be available in all good book stores and across all digital platforms.

Are there any differences between the two versions?

Yes, but they are minimal. The front covers and the forewords will be different – the Australian foreword is by cricketing legend Steve Waugh, and the UK foreword is by three time F1 World Champion Sir Jackie Stewart.

Will you be selling any signed copies via the markwebber.com shop?

We certainly will. There will be a very limited number of signed books available via the markwebber.com shop – 150 in Australia and 100 for the rest of the world. It will be the Australian version and they will each have a signed bookplate inserted. They will be restricted to one book per order – full details will be available on the shop soon.
UPDATE: the signed copies of Aussie Grit on the markwebber.com shop have already sold out – keep reading for more options to get your hands on a signed copy.

That’s not many, what if I miss out?

All is not lost if you miss out on a signed copy this time! The UK version will be out in a couple of months and we plan to do the same again (i.e. have a limited number of copies with bookplates sold via the e-shop), so there’ll be another chance to get your hands on a signed copy of Aussie Grit (that’s the book, not the man…). And then there’s always the chance to meet Mark and get your book signed in person, which leads us to…

I heard Mark will be in Australia this month doing a book tour – is there an opportunity for me to meet him and get my book signed?

Yes! The list of Mark’s Australian book tour talks and signing dates are below. (Mark’s UK book tour dates will be confirmed in due course).

Nigel

Thijs

Site Manager

Hi there – we haven’t received all the details of the UK publication, this may include European stores; we’ll know more closer to the time. In terms of outside of Australia and Europe, the book will be available to purchase online via most retailers, so that’s probably your best bet.

George

A friend of mine got a signed copy of his previous book for me (thanks Jeannette), but in the mean time I’ve met the bloke and I can tell you, in the flesh he’s just the same as he is on tv. You should have seen the tender look have gave my 9 yo daughter, who is abig fan of him. No fake personality. Love him for it!

Simon

Joe

Site Manager

Hi Joe – and everyone who has been writing about Adelaide not being on Mark’s book signing schedule – unfortunately the promotional tour is organised by the publishers of the book, so I’m afraid it’s not in Mark’s hands. Sorry!

Peter

Site Manager

Hi Peter – unfortunately we don’t have the details of which stores in Australia will be stocking Aussie Grit, that’s down to the publisher and individual chains and stores I’m afraid. In terms of when they go on sale on the markwebber.com shop, we’re aiming for the end of the week/early next week (as soon as the bookplates are signed and the books are ready to go!). Make sure you’re subscribed to receive news, as we’ll put out a release…

Matt

Harsha

Naty

Hi, I live in Brazil and someone from MW’s supporters Club just posted for us a link from Amazon-UK months ago saying that we could pre order our Mark Webber book in that link, so many people did(from Mark Webber Supporters Club), I did as well, I want to know if that link is official, of the real book – he said that was official but many people are asking about it now, said he has confirmed that was official. By the way, can’t wait to read the book, congrats Mark and Annie 🙂

Site Manager

Hi Naty – we can’t confirm for sure without knowing what the link was I’m afraid. Though we’ve just had a look at Amazon UK and can see the following page for pre-orders which as far as we know is genuine (http://goo.gl/2FIjM2). I hope this was the page that was shared.

Site Manager

Hi Naty – I’m sorry to hear that. Hopefully it was still a correct link and you’ll receive your books soon, otherwise, I would take it up with Amazon directly who will be able to look into the matter for you. If you don’t receive any goods you should be entitled to a refund.

Naty

on July 11, 2015

Hi,
I just canceled my order and it’s okay. I’ll wait untill September to buy the original one here on his web.
Thank you.

Site Manager

Hi there – we would assume so, however you’ll have to touch base with the book store doing the signing (or the publisher) to find out for sure as they are the ones managing the signing. Sorry we can’t help on that front.

Buck

Yes I want to purchase one of the limited edition books here in Australia to add to my collection, I read that they will be available shortly how will we find out when they go on sale will there be an email notification if we have subscribed to the site.
Also will Mark only be signing copies brought on the day of the signing or can we purchase now and start enjoying the story.
Cheers

Site Manager

Hi Buck – yes, we will send a notification out when the book is available on the shop, so do make sure you’re subscribed to receive news. You will need to contact the local book store hosting the signing to check for sure, but we imagine it would be fine to take along a copy of Aussie Grit to be signed.

Paul

Christian

Hello! I am planning on going to one of the book signings but was wondering if I could also bring a piece of memorabilia to get signed (a 1:2 size replica of Mark’s helmet from the 2010 F1 season). I don’t want to be rude by assuming I can get that signed too so I thought it best to ask on here.
Thank you in advance!

Site Manager

Luke

Hi, I understand the time constraints at the book signings. I’m just wondering how it is possible to get memorabilia signed. I have Mark’s front left wheel rim from Valencia 2010. I’m desperate to get it signed…

Christa

Another huge US fan who wants very badly to order a signed copy for my husband’s birthday. I’ve read through everything but don’t see how I can do this through this site. It’d mean the world to me to surprise him with this. Thanks for any insight…I sent an email too but haven’t heard back yet. Thanks!

Site Manager

Hi Christa – we’ve had numerous emails so apologies for the delay, but hopefully you’ll have received a response now. You can get one of the limited stock of signed copies of the book (when they go live) in the USA as we’ll ship worldwide. Be sure to get in quick though as there are only 100 copies available to non-Australian residents.

Shallye

Site Manager

Hi Shallye – at the moment the book is not available outside of Australia. It will be published in the UK in September. If it becomes available for worldwide purchase we’ll notify people via the website. In the meantime, we are selling 100 signed copies of the book and will ship worldwide, so ensure you’re subscribed to receive news so you don’t miss out.

Site Manager

Hi Michael – I’ve answered your first question below. Unfortunately we are not involved in the book tour. The publisher and individual book stores will be able to answer your questions on the signings, so I suggest you contact them directly.

Site Manager

Hi Michel – please read the news post about this which explains everything. They are not yet available on the shop, but we’ll send out a notification when they are – so please ensure you’ve subscribed to receive news.

Site Manager

Hi Peter – sorry you had trouble trying to order a copy of Aussie Grit. They sold out within a few hours so the system was very busy, it may have been that they’d already sold out by the time you were trying to process your order.

Ray

Paul

Mark. (And event organisers). Please come to Adelaide There really are many fans here. You know what the place is like with our great motor racing heritage and of course the pinnacle of 10 years world standard f1. Please really consider. Thankyou

Christian

Before reading this I urge you to view this as a recommendation for the upcoming book signings as opposed to a complaint, I mean that with all sincerity 🙂

I’ve just come home from the Canberra book signing where I got there an hour early to get a book signed (I did hand the security guard the clean book I purchased but the signed book I received back was someone else’s who had, unfortunately, not taken much care of it). Just before I got to the table the decision was made to stop all photos. To enforce this, a security guard stood in front of the table. My experience in a nutshell was: give my book to a security guard, watch Mark sign 6 books (without looking up) sat behind a security guard and then was handed back someone else’s scraggly book and immediately told to leave. To be honest, at the end of the day I didn’t really go to get my book signed or even to get a photo. I simply wanted to go just to say “thank you” and personally provide a tiny gesture (even if it was just two words) of my appreciation for the years of enjoyment and quality sportsmanship/racing that Mark has provided all his fans. Instead I’m left with a crumpled but signed book and a photo of security guard (with Mark in the background head down signing books). Once again, this really is not a complaint, It’s just one fans feedback so that future fans may get a little bit more out the signing than what I did.

The final thing I have to say is a huge thanks to Mark! Despite my experience I am well aware that he took the time out of his busy schedule to come to Canberra and sign a few hundred books for his fans which is extremely generous of him 🙂

Site Manager

Hi Christian – thank you for your feedback, and your kind words to Mark. We’re sorry to hear you didn’t have the best experience at Mark’s book signing. I hear it was a very busy event – over 500 books signed! We will pass your message on to the publisher who arranges the tour and signings, and hopefully it’s something they bear in mind for the next events.

Thys

Can you perhaps let me know how I can buy the Aussie Grit book in kindle version. I’m in SA, we’ll prob get the hard copy here in just short of 5 years time ! Amazon lists it as “not currently available”. Thanks

Site Manager

Brenton

Kieron Monk

I managed to get to the book signing today at Penrith. While I had to wait for 2 hours before getting the book signed, I have to say that it was well worth it. Mark obviously didn’t have time for a chat, but he was very friendly, smiled at every person and replied to any comments made, and had photos with every person (which were then put up onto the Penrith Westfields Facebook page).

I can only image how good the talk by Mark at the Sofitel would have been.

Can’t wait to read the book! Thanks for the opportunity to meet you Mark.

Chris

Great to know Marks book is here, although its early days and demand is there from all over the world, being a Brit and as its where Mark does live, I am wondering and hoping Mark shall be doing a signing tour of the UK, throughout the country.
Fingers crossed.

MichaelHipperson

Susan

I was lucky enough to have Dymocks send me a signed book. I’ve followed F1 for 39yrs (before Mark was born) and lived in Queanbeyan for 4 years, I owned a townhouse there in Broughton Place. I’m fairly certain my car was serviced etc at Bridge Motors. I commend Mark on the open, honest and real book. The writing is as if Mark were speaking and is intriguing even if you didn’t follow F1 or motorsport. I’ve watched Mark race at Monaco, Melbourne and Malaysia although never met him sadly for me. I truly believe the 2010 title should’ve been his and RBR (in particular Marko Helmut) have a lot to answer for. I miss Mark in F1 and try to follow Le Mans etc when I can. F1 isn’t the same anymore and I’m only watching nowadays to see how Daniel Ricciardo goes but my enthusiasm is waning. I’m going to take more of an interest in Le Mans etc.
Mark your book is a great read and cements my thoughts about you – that you are honest, down to earth, talented, competitive and a brilliant representative of Aussie’s on the world stage – thank you.

Victoria Hickman

Hi I purchased a signed copy on 1st July and had an email over a week ago saying my order had been dispatched yet it still hasn’t arrived. Is there anyway of chasing my order/tracking it to see where it has got to?

Site Manager

Hi Kat – yes, all signed copes of the Australian version of the book have now sold out. When the UK version is published on September 10, we hope to have some signed copies available on the shop. We’ll send out an announcement closer to the time.

DromEd

Hi there. I live in France and I would like to get Mark Webber’s autobiography. No way for me to order the Australian version of the book instead of the UK ? (the goal of that is to get it earlier). If it’s easier to wait for a UK version then no problem, I’ll wait for it but even if I wait for the UK version, how will I be able to order it ?
Sorry for the site Manager who may have answered this kind of questions thousand of times already.

Site Manager

Hi there – as the UK version will be published on September 10 (and is available to pre-order now), it would probably be quicker to wait. It is being sold on Amazon so you can have it shipped anywhere.

Site Manager

Hi Joseph – thanks for your message. While there aren’t any more signings taking place, you can certainly still buy copies of Mark’s autobiography Aussie Grit in the UK, Australia, the USA and Poland. In the US, Amazon still have copies available link HERE. As to Barnes & Noble, link HERE. Other major retailers may also stock copies. I hope that helps.

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